US orders state to offer ballots in Spanish Sep 24, 2008
US Representative Niki Tsongas of Lowell said yesterday that the measure would bring the farmhouse under the care of the National Park Service so it can become part of the Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord and Lexington. The farm belonged to Colonel James Barrett, a leader of the Middlesex Militia. (Boston Globe)
U.S. House passes Barrett's farm legislation Sep 23, 2008
Tsongas bill would bring Barrett s farm within the boundaries of Minute Man National Historical Park, thereby preserving this historic site, which played a prominent role in the first battle of the Revolutionary War ... The bill approved by the House would add Barrett s farm to Minute Man National Historical Park, by authorizing an adjustment of 67 acres to the current park boundaries ... The inclusion of Barrett s farm within Minute Man National Historical Park now ensures that the story of... (Concord Journal, MA)
They call it cycluting Sep 23, 2008
In addition to better-known paved rail trails, such as the Nashua River Rail Trail, the Assabet River Rail Trail, and the Minuteman Bikeway, are unpaved trails such as those that link up to the Minuteman to Billerica and Concord and those that wind through the Minute Man National Historical Park in Lincoln and Concord. Unfortunately, they are not likely to be plowed in the winter. (Bolton Common, MA)
Crown Resistance Day approaches Sep 8, 2008
Ryan is a historical interpreter and newly appointed part-time Park Ranger at Minute Man National Historical Park, Macy has played his role at The Adams National Historic Site, and both Wilson and Greene are long-time members of the Acton Minutemen. All that and fife music from the era, demonstrations of colonial crafts and games, and the history of the flag as told by the Acton Minutemen are sure to hold the interest of young and old alike. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Park takes visitors back to 1774 Jul 30, 2008
The 10th Massachusetts Regiment will be part of this weekends re-enactment at Minute Man National Historical Park ... Minute Man National Historical Park, in partnership with the 10th Massachusetts Regiment, presents 1774: The Gathering Storm, a living history event focusing on that turbulent, momentous, and largely overlooked year in the making of America. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Hanscom Field redevelopment plan remains grounded Jul 24, 2008
But abutters to the airfield, including both residents and neighboring Minute Man National Historical Park, have stated their opposition to any expansion of aviation activities at Hanscom ... Lou Sideris, chief of planning and communications at Minute Man National Historical Park, said the park opposes demolition of Hangar 24, which is located less than a half-mile from the park. (Concord Journal, MA)
Library celebrates Wheeler memoir Jul 13, 2008
Her historic writings were used in the establishment of national and local historic districts and the Minute Man National Historical Park. She was a founding member of the Thoreau Society in which she played a leadership role in the Save Walden campaign of the 1950s. (Concord Journal, MA)
High hopes for tourism Jun 19, 2008
Recessions don t affect us negatively, said Lou Sideris, chief of planning and economic communication at Minute Man National Historical Park. When the economy is down, we do fine because the park is free. (Concord Journal, MA)
Quiet in the great outdoors: Where to find it - or not Jun 12, 2008
-- Minute Man National Historical Park, Massachusetts. -- Mount Rushmore National Park, South Dakota. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Minute Men to come home to National Park May 27, 2008
The Lincoln Minute Men will present the second annual The Lincoln Minute Men Come Home at Minute Man National Historical Park on Saturday, May 31 ... But this Saturday at Minute Man National Historical Park, residents will get a rare glimpse of Colonial life away from the battlefield as the Lincoln Minute Men host the second annual The Lincoln Minute Men Come Home. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Revolutionary War historian to speak at Colonial Inn May 24, 2008
He is the historian of the Concord and Lincoln Minutemen, as well as volunteer interpreter and reenactor at Minute Man National Historical Park. He is also a member of the Jolly Rogues, an 18th century musical group. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Minute Men to host Day in the Park May 16, 2008
Today, the Lincoln Minute Men enjoy a special place of honor in Minute Man National Historical Park. The public is invited to join the Lincoln Minute Men on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hartwell Tavern on Route 2A in Lincoln. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Junketing around the Junction, May 1 May 2, 2008
Met up with Nancy Nelson, superintendent of Minute Man National Historical Park, Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, Charlene Reynolds and Christopher Mullaney from Washington, D.C. Ended the parade at the reviewing stand, so many groups, a pleasure to see. Many thanks to the Public Affairs Committee, a super job and a super day. (Concord Journal, MA)
Parade a fun time for all Apr 22, 2008
I liked the cannons, because I don t get to see them very much, said Caleb Boyer, 6, of West Roxbury, referring to the town-owned cannons fired during a mid-morning ceremony at Minute Man National Historical Park by Concord s Independent Battery ... Thousands of spectators lined the parade route that started and ended in Concord Center, circling through Minute Man National Historical Park for flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies, where U.S. Rep ... Nikki Tsongas, D-Lowell, announced that... (Concord Journal, MA)
T schedule for Patriots Day/Marathon Monday Apr 18, 2008
AT BATTLE ROAD: At Hartwell Tavern, Route 2A, Lincoln, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Battle Road features hundreds of British and colonial re-enactors encamped at the Hartwell Tavern and Captain William Smith house, both part of Minute Man National Historical Park. There are drill and musket demonstrations, 18th-century artillery demonstrations, crafts, games and more. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Parades to pancakes, its Patriots Day Apr 17, 2008
They will then march to the site of Parker s Revenge on Route 2A, near the current Minute Man National Historical Park Visitors Center, where a wreath will be laid and a musket salute given. Also on Saturday, at 4 p.m., the Minute Men will reenact a battle at Tower Park. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Celebrations Apr 17, 2008
Minute Man National Historical Park will host hundreds of historic reenactors, park rangers and volunteers for a series of demostrations and educational events on Patriots Day weekend ... The Lincoln Minute Men re-told the story of Paul Revere's famous ride during the annual Paul Revere Capture Ceremony at Minute Man National Historical Park last weekend. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Listen, my children: Minute Men tell story of Revere's ride Apr 16, 2008
Dark clouds rolled in over the Paul Revere Capture Site at Minute Man National Historical Park as the story of Revere s fateful ride built to a furious crescendo ... It s a wonderful time of year and a wonderful time to be in the park, said Nancy Nelson, superintendent of Minute Man National Historical Park. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Patriots Day calendar Apr 15, 2008
LINCOLN Battle Road: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Minute Man National Historical Park, Route 2A, Lincoln, the largest Battle Road event features hundreds of British and Colonial reenactors encamped at the Hartwell Tavern and Captain William Smith house, both part of Minute Man National Historical Park. There will be drill and musket demonstrations, 18th-century artillery demonstrations, crafts, games and more. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Minute Men to hold Paul Revere capture ceremony Apr 12, 2008
On Saturday, April 12, at 2:45 p.m., the Lincoln Company of Minute Men will assemble at the Battle Road Visitors Center of the Minute Man National Historical Park. From there, with flags flying and to the tune of colonial fifes and drums, the Lincoln Minute Men and their guests will march down Nelson Road, a section of the original Battle Road, to the Paul Revere Capture Site on Route 2A.. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
History to come alive on Patriots Day Mar 29, 2008
Each year, thousands of people flock to historic Lexington and Concord and Minute Man National Historical Park to celebrate Patriots Day ... Battle Road features hundreds of British and Colonial reenactors encamped at the Hartwell Tavern and Capt.William Smith House, both part of Minute Man National Historical Park. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Wildlife: Christmas Bird Count 2007 Jan 17, 2008
But there were some surprises: Vinny Durso and his team watched a large flyover of evening grosbeaks at Blue Heron Farm and found two hermit thrushes on the Drumlin, Monty Montgomery saw several purple finches, Norm Levey had a northern shrike in the Minute Man National Historical Park, and Gwyn Loud spotted a raven overhead and a red-breasted nuthatch at her feeder. Nancy Hammond s team spotted ring-billed gulls and Rob Todd found the most tree sparrows. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Regional calendar Oct. 4 edition Oct 6, 2007
Colonial presentation Minute Man National Historical Park in Lexington presents Battle Road Heroes, a dramatic living history event, Saturday, Oct. 6. Visitors will walk down a lantern-lit path to the past and listen to the personal stories of residents who lived along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
License and registration, Sir! Jul 1, 2007
Of the three, only Prescott -- a local doctor who ran into the alarm sounders by chance after leaving his girlfriend's home at 1 a.m., ahem -- would make it to Concord to warn that the British were on the march, according to Lou Sideris, spokesman for the Minute Man National Historical Park. Lieutenant Joe O'Leary, a Lexington Police detective, had much to say about Revere's chances of making it through his town unscathed. (Boston Globe -- Local)
